Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Telangana Man Arrested for Kalaburagi Burglaries
A man named Syed Hameed from Telangana was caught by the police in Kalaburagi for stealing from houses.
He is 46 years old and used to drive an autorickshaw in Hyderabad.
The police found out about him by matching his fingerprint with a national database.
He admitted to stealing from over 85 houses in different states like Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Gujarat.
He would go to Kalaburagi, find empty houses, steal things like gold jewellery and money, and then leave quickly.
The police chief advised people to install cameras and tell the police if their house will be empty for a long time to prevent such thefts.
Syed Hameed, a 46-year-old from Warangal, Telangana, was arrested for house burglaries in Kalaburagi.
He is suspected of over 85 house theft cases across multiple states.
Police recovered 117 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh.
Hameed traveled by train to Kalaburagi, conducted reconnaissance, and committed burglaries during the daytime.
Police advised residents to install CCTV cameras and use the Locked House Beat System to prevent burglaries.
- Who
- Syed Hameed, a 46-year-old from Warangal, Telangana
- What
- Arrest for house burglaries and recovery of stolen valuables
- When
- Arrest made after a burglary on May 29, 2025
- Where
- Kalaburagi, Karnataka
- Why
- Financial need and habitual offending
Police Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Motivation for Crimes
Police Perspective
Police believe the accused committed burglaries out of financial need.
Accused's Perspective
The accused's motivation is not explicitly stated.
- Accused Name
- Syed Hameed
- Age
- 46
- Hometown
- Warangal, Telangana
- Occupation
- Autorickshaw Driver
- Stolen Items
- 117 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh
- Number of Cases
- Over 85 house theft cases
- States Involved
- Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat